18 Best Internet Providers in Kossuth County, IA
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| Kossuth County ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 850 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 18 | |
| Real Kossuth County Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Kossuth County has 18 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Kossuth County.
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Kossuth County has 18 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Kossuth County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Kossuth County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Kossuth County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kossuth County, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Kossuth County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Kossuth County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 32.03% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Kossuth County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Kossuth County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Kossuth County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Kossuth County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Fenton | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Titonka-Burt Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Algona Municipal Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RingTel Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 48 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Kossuth County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 5.6% coverage in Kossuth County.
At a national level, based on 2339 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Kossuth County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kossuth County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Northwest Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Kossuth County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Mediacom | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| RingTel Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| WCTA Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Algona Municipal Utilities | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Northwest Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Router 12 Networks | 200 Mbps | ||
| Titonka-Burt Communications | 200 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Fenton Cooperative Telephone Company | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kossuth County
| ISP / Tech Type | Kossuth County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Fenton | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Titonka-Burt Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Algona Municipal Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RingTel Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Kossuth County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Kossuth County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,047 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Northwest Communications. This indicates Northwest Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kossuth County?
Iowa customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Kossuth County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Kossuth County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kossuth County
| ISP / Tech Type | Kossuth County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Fenton | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Titonka-Burt Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Algona Municipal Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RingTel Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Kossuth County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Kossuth County below, including the metrics used and how Kossuth County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Kossuth County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 53.59% | 78.64% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 850 Mbps | 2,759 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Kossuth County. | 6.7 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 8% | 11% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 92% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 87% | 88% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 68% | 71% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 69% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Kossuth County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Kossuth County is C+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Kossuth County is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Kossuth County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Kossuth County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
87% of Kossuth County households have an internet connection despite having 99.65% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Kossuth County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Kossuth County?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
How Much Speed does a Kossuth County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Kossuth County is 2.2, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Kossuth County's average household income is $68,930 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Kossuth County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Kossuth County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Kossuth County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kossuth County?
Algona Municipal Utilities Fiber in Kossuth County, IA
Algona Municipal Utilities offers Fiber service to 13.1% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Algona Municipal Utilities Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WCTA Broadband Fiber in Kossuth County, IA
WCTA Broadband offers Fiber service to 12.2% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, WCTA Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Titonka-Burt Communications Fiber in Kossuth County, IA
Titonka-Burt Communications offers Fiber service to 11.4% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Titonka-Burt Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
RingTel Communications Fiber in Kossuth County, IA
RingTel Communications offers Fiber service to 6.5% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, RingTel Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Kossuth County, IA
Windstream offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber in Kossuth County, IA
Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 2.9% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Fenton Fiber in Kossuth County, IA
Fenton Cooperative Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Fenton Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Kossuth County, IA
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Northwest Communications Fiber in Kossuth County, IA
Northwest Communications offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Northwest Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kossuth County?
Mediacom Cable in Kossuth County, IA
Mediacom offers Cable service to 54.1% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Algona Municipal Utilities Cable in Kossuth County, IA
Algona Municipal Utilities offers Cable service to 32.2% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Algona Municipal Utilities Cable has speeds up to 150 Mbps
Router 12 Networks Cable in Kossuth County, IA
Router 12 Networks offers Cable service to 1.5% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Router 12 Networks Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kossuth County?
Centurylink DSL in Kossuth County, IA
Centurylink offers DSL service to 52.0% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Kossuth County, IA
Windstream offers DSL service to 5.6% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 136 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 52, with an average of 42 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Kossuth County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Northwest Communications DSL in Kossuth County, IA
Northwest Communications offers DSL service to 3.5% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Northwest Communications DSL has speeds up to 75 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kossuth County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Kossuth County, IA
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.9% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 149 Mbps, with speeds from 99 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 122 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Kossuth County, IA
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.4% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.9 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kossuth County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.2% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Kossuth County, IA
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.4% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kossuth County, IA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.0% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kossuth County, IA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.9% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kossuth County, IA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.9% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Kossuth County, IA
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.7% of Kossuth County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 557 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 239 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Kossuth County?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Kossuth County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Northwest Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Kossuth County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Kossuth County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Kossuth County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Kossuth County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Kossuth County's C+ ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
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